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AMD : this company is Intel’s fiercest competition with its Athlon and Opteron processors [acronym]
analog : An ______ device works with continuous data whereas a digital device with discrete data.
arithmetic : The ______ logic unit is the part of the microprocessor that performs arithmetic and logic operations.
array : A pincushion-like pin-grid ______ (PGA) is a square chip package with pins arranged in concentric squares, typically used for microprocessors.
ASCII : this provides codes for 128 characters (uppercase letters, lowercase letters, punctuation symbols, and numerals); seven bits are used for each character; its extended version uses eight bits and provides codes for 256 characters which include graphical symbols [acronym]
benchmarks : a set of tests used to measure computer hardware or software performance
binary : this number system uses two symbols: 0, 1 (base 2)
BIOS : ROM ______ is a small set of instructions that tell the computer how to access the hard disk, find the operating system, and load it into RAM. [acronym]
cache : this is special high-speed memory that allows a microprocessor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the motherboard
capacitor : In RAM, a charged ______ represents an “on” bit, and a discharged one represents an “off” bit.
cartridge : A single edge contact (SEC) ______ houses a circuit board and microprocessor chip; it looks like a cassette tape.
character : ______ data is composed of letters, symbols, and numerals that are not used in arithmetic operations.
clock : The microprocessor ______ is a timing device that sets the pace for executing instructions; Megahertz (MHz) means a million cycles per second, Gigahertz (GHz) means a billion cycles per second.
CMOS : ______ memory is a type of battery-powered integrated circuit that holds semi-permanent configuration data. [acronym]
control unit : the part of the ALU that directs and coordinates processing
data representation : process of transforming data (such as numbers, text, music, photos, and videos) into a form that computers can use for processing
decimal : this number system uses ten symbols: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (base 10)
dual core : A ______ ______ processor is a single integrated circuit containing circuitry for two microprocessors.
gigabytes : this term is often used when referring to RAM and hard disk capacity; its prefix means a billion (1,000,000,000)
integrated circuit : a super-thin slice of semiconducting material packed with microscopic circuit elements, such as wires, transistors, capacitors, logic gates, and resistors
Intel : this company is the world’s largest chipmaker with its Pentium, Itanium, and Celeron processors
kilobytes : this term is often used when referring to the size of small computer files; its prefix means a thousand (1,000)
megabytes : this term is often used when referring to the size of medium to large computer files; its prefix means a million (1,000,000)
microprocessor : an integrated circuit designed to process instructions; it is the most important, and usually the most expensive component of a computer
module : A dual in-line memory ______ (DIMM) is a small circuit board containing several chips, typically used for memory.
motherboard : computer’s main circuit board that provides sockets for chips, slots for small circuit boards, and the circuitry that connects all these components
numeric : ______ data consists of numbers that might be used in arithmetic operations.
package : A dual in-line ______ (DIP) has two rows of pins that resemble caterpillar legs; these “legs” connect the IC circuitry to a circuit board.
parallel : Multiple instructions are executed at the same time during ______ processing.
pipelining : this technique allows a processor to begin executing an instruction before it completes the previous instruction
RAM : a temporary holding area for data, application program instructions, and the operating system; most of it is volatile, meaning that it requires electrical power to hold data [acronym]
registers : a sort of “scratch pad” area of the ALU and control unit into which data or instructions are moved so that they can be processed
ROM : a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer’s startup routine [acronym]
semiconductors : substances with properties between those of a conductor and those of an insulator
serial : The processor must complete all steps in the instruction cycle before it begins to execute the next instruction during ______ processing.
Unicode : this uses 16 bits and provides codes for 65,000 characters, which is useful for representing the alphabets of multiple languages
virtual : ______ memory is a computer’s use of hard disk storage to simulate RAM.
word : ______ size refers to the number of bits that a microprocessor can manipulate at one time.

1. MRHROTEDABO

computer’s main circuit board that provides sockets for chips, slots for small circuit boards, and the circuitry that connects all these components

this provides codes for 128 characters (uppercase letters, lowercase letters, punctuation symbols, and numerals); seven bits are used for each character; its extended version uses eight bits and provides codes for 256 characters which include graphical symbols [acronym]

4. ECAHC

this is special high-speed memory that allows a microprocessor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the motherboard

5. TICCTNUGRRADIEETI

a super-thin slice of semiconducting material packed with microscopic circuit elements, such as wires, transistors, capacitors, logic gates, and resistors

6. BGAETEYMS

this term is often used when referring to the size of medium to large computer files; its prefix means a million (1,000,000)

7. EOOCDICSSMNTUR

substances with properties between those of a conductor and those of an insulator

8. RCHCETARA

______ data is composed of letters, symbols, and numerals that are not used in arithmetic operations.

9. NTLEI

this company is the world’s largest chipmaker with its Pentium, Itanium, and Celeron processors

10. AORTEADASNRTNPETEI

process of transforming data (such as numbers, text, music, photos, and videos) into a form that computers can use for processing

11. NRNULOOTITC

the part of the ALU that directs and coordinates processing

12. RUTAVLI

______ memory is a computer’s use of hard disk storage to simulate RAM.

13. COEDUNI

this uses 16 bits and provides codes for 65,000 characters, which is useful for representing the alphabets of multiple languages

14. CRCMSORPRSIOEO

an integrated circuit designed to process instructions; it is the most important, and usually the most expensive component of a computer

15. AMR

a temporary holding area for data, application program instructions, and the operating system; most of it is volatile, meaning that it requires electrical power to hold data [acronym]

16. RIEMNUC

______ data consists of numbers that might be used in arithmetic operations.

17. OISB

ROM ______ is a small set of instructions that tell the computer how to access the hard disk, find the operating system, and load it into RAM. [acronym]

18. CATRIHEIMT

The ______ logic unit is the part of the microprocessor that performs arithmetic and logic operations.

19. ILPNNIPIEG

this technique allows a processor to begin executing an instruction before it completes the previous instruction

20. UEOLRCAD

A ______ ______ processor is a single integrated circuit containing circuitry for two microprocessors.

21. UOMEDL

A dual in-line memory ______ (DIMM) is a small circuit board containing several chips, typically used for memory.

22. MAD

this company is Intel’s fiercest competition with its Athlon and Opteron processors [acronym]

23. CGKAPAE

A dual in-line ______ (DIP) has two rows of pins that resemble caterpillar legs; these “legs” connect the IC circuitry to a circuit board.

24. YAEGTSGIB

this term is often used when referring to RAM and hard disk capacity; its prefix means a billion (1,000,000,000)

25. IRAGTCEDR

A single edge contact (SEC) ______ houses a circuit board and microprocessor chip; it looks like a cassette tape.

26. MRO

a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer’s startup routine [acronym]

27. BRNKHAESMC

a set of tests used to measure computer hardware or software performance

28. GAOLAN

An ______ device works with continuous data whereas a digital device with discrete data.

this provides codes for 128 characters (uppercase letters, lowercase letters, punctuation symbols, and numerals); seven bits are used for each character; its extended version uses eight bits and provides codes for 256 characters which include graphical symbols [acronym]

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4. ECAHC

this is special high-speed memory that allows a microprocessor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the motherboard

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5. TICCTNUGRRADIEETI

a super-thin slice of semiconducting material packed with microscopic circuit elements, such as wires, transistors, capacitors, logic gates, and resistors

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6. BGAETEYMS

this term is often used when referring to the size of medium to large computer files; its prefix means a million (1,000,000)

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7. EOOCDICSSMNTUR

substances with properties between those of a conductor and those of an insulator

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8. RCHCETARA

______ data is composed of letters, symbols, and numerals that are not used in arithmetic operations.

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9. NTLEI

this company is the world’s largest chipmaker with its Pentium, Itanium, and Celeron processors

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10. AORTEADASNRTNPETEI

process of transforming data (such as numbers, text, music, photos, and videos) into a form that computers can use for processing

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11. NRNULOOTITC

the part of the ALU that directs and coordinates processing

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12. RUTAVLI

______ memory is a computer’s use of hard disk storage to simulate RAM.

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13. COEDUNI

this uses 16 bits and provides codes for 65,000 characters, which is useful for representing the alphabets of multiple languages

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14. CRCMSORPRSIOEO

an integrated circuit designed to process instructions; it is the most important, and usually the most expensive component of a computer

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15. AMR

a temporary holding area for data, application program instructions, and the operating system; most of it is volatile, meaning that it requires electrical power to hold data [acronym]

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16. RIEMNUC

______ data consists of numbers that might be used in arithmetic operations.

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17. OISB

ROM ______ is a small set of instructions that tell the computer how to access the hard disk, find the operating system, and load it into RAM. [acronym]

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18. CATRIHEIMT

The ______ logic unit is the part of the microprocessor that performs arithmetic and logic operations.

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19. ILPNNIPIEG

this technique allows a processor to begin executing an instruction before it completes the previous instruction

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20. UEOLRCAD

A ______ ______ processor is a single integrated circuit containing circuitry for two microprocessors.

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21. UOMEDL

A dual in-line memory ______ (DIMM) is a small circuit board containing several chips, typically used for memory.

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22. MAD

this company is Intel’s fiercest competition with its Athlon and Opteron processors [acronym]

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23. CGKAPAE

A dual in-line ______ (DIP) has two rows of pins that resemble caterpillar legs; these “legs” connect the IC circuitry to a circuit board.

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24. YAEGTSGIB

this term is often used when referring to RAM and hard disk capacity; its prefix means a billion (1,000,000,000)

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25. IRAGTCEDR

A single edge contact (SEC) ______ houses a circuit board and microprocessor chip; it looks like a cassette tape.

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26. MRO

a type of memory circuitry that holds the computer’s startup routine [acronym]

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27. BRNKHAESMC

a set of tests used to measure computer hardware or software performance

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28. GAOLAN

An ______ device works with continuous data whereas a digital device with discrete data.